Starr
Starr: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /stΙΙΉ/
Meaning and origin of Starr
- A female given name.
Etymology
As an English surname, from the noun star. * As a Jewish surname, spelling variant of Star.
How popular is Starr?
Since 1880, 9,843 girls and 324 boys in the U.S. have been named Starr (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #651 in 1948. Its highest rank for boys was #2380 in 1945. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Starr
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Sibling name ideas for Starr
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Starr FAQ
What does the name Starr mean?
A female given name. As an English surname, from the noun star. * As a Jewish surname, spelling variant of Star.
How popular is the name Starr?
Since 1880, 9,843 girls and 324 boys in the U.S. have been named Starr (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #651 in 1948. Its highest rank for boys was #2380 in 1945. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Starr a boy or girl name?
Starr is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,843 girls and 324 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.